Ethics as Humanistic Inquiry

The dissertation posits that ethics is inherently mind-dependent, emerging from human interactions and the need for mutually sympathetic coexistence. It challenges traditional philosophical views that treat ethical foundations as theoretical, arguing instead that choosing a metaethical stance is a significant moral decision. The author advocates for anti-realism, suggesting that seeking objective moral truths undermines the importance of interpersonal relationships. By framing morality as a collective creation, the work emphasizes the relevance of ethical norms and the objectives of moral inquiry.